Sizing Flexible Enough for Any Demand

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Flexible enough for any demandSizing Agents

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Neither classical weaving nor modernhigh speed weaving can be carried outwithout sizing agents. These adhere theindividual fibers in the yarn to each other and form a protective film on thefiber surface which enables the yarn tosurvive the extreme mechanical stressesduring weaving without damage.

Our expertise in sizing

Typical sizing recipes

100 % cotton, CD 20 x CD 20, 100 x 50, 63“, AJL

100 % cotton, CD 16 x CD 12, 108 x 56, AJL

100 % cotton, CM 40 x CM 40, 132 x 76, AJL

PC 45 x PC 45, 136 x 72, 62“

PC 20 x PC 20, 5620 ends/180 cm

Denim 100 % cotton, OE yarn, Ne 7/1, twill weave, rapier loom, 450 rpm

Denim 100 % cotton, OE yarn, Ne 20/1, twill weave, rapier loom, 450 rpm

Filament 135den/108f

5.0 % Arkofil STM gr1.0 % Arkofil DST gr0.9 % Arkofil CMC300 gr0.3 % Trefix MSW fla

6.5 % Arkofil MYC gr0.3 % Trefix MSW fla

8.0 % Arkofil MYC gr0.3 % Trefix MSW fla

9.0 % Arkofil STM gr2.0 % Arkofil DST gr0.7 % Arkofil CMC3000.3 % Trefix MSW fla

6.0 % Vinarol STH gr2.0 % Arkofil CMC20 gr0.2 % Trefix MSW fla

7.0 % Arkofil S601.0 % Arkofil G10.2 % Trefix MSW

6.0 % Arkofil SHD gr0.2 % Trefix MSW

8.0 % Arkofil AF liq

Sizing Agents

Clariant supplies sizing products andprocesses meeting all requirements ofthe modern weaving technology. Thisincludes economical and ecologicalproducts for all types of looms as wellas the technique for size recovery.

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Sizing Ag

Carboxymethylcellulose

Arkofil® CMC 20 gr

Arkofil® CMC 30 gr

Arkofil® CMC 300 gr

Product Description

Sizing agent for cotton, rayon staple and a variety of polyester/cotton blends; for warp sizeimpregnation and dyeing; special sizing agent for corduroy

Sizing agent for cotton, rayon staple and a variety of polyester/cotton blends; for warp sizeimpregnation and dyeing; special sizing agent for corduroy

Sizing agent for cotton, rayon staple; viscosity modifier for polyvinyl alcohol sizes; for warp sizeimpregnation and dyeing

Polyvinyl alcohol

Vinarol® DT gr

Vinarol® DST gr1

Vinarol® ST gr1

Vinarol® STH gr

Vinarol® FV gr

Arkofil® STM gr

Product Description

Sizing agent for filament rayon and staple fibre yarns of all kinds, on their own and in blends

Sizing agent for yarns made from cellulosic fibres and synthetic fibres, on their own or in blends,and viscose filaments

Sizing agent for spun yarns made of cotton, viscose staple, wool, linen, synthetic fibres and theirblends

Sizing agent for staple fibre yarns made from cotton, viscose staple, wool or linen, as well assynthetic fibres on their own or in blends

Sizing agent for yarns made from cotton, viscose staple, wool or linen, as well as syntheticstaple fibres on their own or in blends. Can be used together with precondensates to producewash-resistent size

Sizing agent for staple fibre yarns made from cotton, viscose staple, wool or linen, as well assynthetic fibres on their own or in blends

1 Also available as Arkofil

Copolymers

Arkofil® G1 gr

Product Description

One-component size for spun yarns of all kinds, combinations with starch derivatives possible


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ing Agents

Polyacrylates

Arkofil® ACS gr

Arkofil® MSV.ID liq

Arkofil® AF liq

Product Description

Acrylic-based size for spun yarns of all kinds and their blends

Acrylic copolymer size for spun yarns of all kinds and their blends

Acrylic copolymer size for filament, for wet and dry looms

Compounds

Arkofil® CS20 liq

Arkofil® CSC gr

Arkofil® CSPA gr

Arkofil® SHD gr

Arkofil® MYC gr

Arkofil® HYC gr

Product Description

Coldsizing agent for cellulosic fibres and synthetic fibres, on their own or in blends, and viscose filaments

Sizing agent for spun yarns, polyvinyl alcohol-free mixture

Sizing agent for spun yarns, excellent weaving properties on airjets

One component size for staple fibres of all kinds, special sizing agent for denim/coarse

One component size for staple fibres of all kinds and their blends

One component size for staple fibre yarns, special sizing agent for yarn dyed fabrics

Additives

Trefix® 1210 fla

Trefix® MSW fla

Leomin® WG pa

Trefix® HP pa

Product Description

Sizing auxiliary

Sizing agent and after-wax to increase the flexibility and smoothness

Sizing additive to increase the softness, flexibility and smoothness

Sizing auxiliary

Polyester resin

Arkofil® PES gr

Product Description

Water-dispersible size for poly-ester filaments

Starch

Arkofil® S6 p

Arkofil® S60 p

Product Description

Sizing agent for spun yarns

Sizing agent for spun yarns


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Products for staple yarn

Vinarol® DT gr

Vinarol® DST gr1

Vinarol® ST gr1

Vinarol® STH gr

Vinarol® FV gr

Arkofil® STM gr

Arkofil® CMC 20 gr

Arkofil® CMC 30 gr

Arkofil® CMC 300 gr

Arkofil® G1 gr

Arkofil® ACS gr

Arkofil® MSV.ID liq

Arkofil® S6 p

Arkofil® S60 p

Arkofil® CS20 liq

Arkofil® CSC gr

Arkofil® CSPA gr

Arkofil® SHD gr

Arkofil® MYC gr

Arkofil® HYC gr

Product Composition Ionicity Viscosity Adhesive Washing-off Yarn countpower properties (metric)

partially saponified n low > 50°C waterpolyvinyl alcohol

partially saponified n low > 50°C waterpolyvinyl alcohol

partially saponified n medium > 80°C water to polyvinyl alcohol

partially saponified n high > 80°C water to polyvinyl alcohol

fully saponified n medium > 90°C water to polyvinyl alcohol

partially saponified n high-medium > 80°C water to polyvinyl alcohol

carboxymethylcellulose a low to

carboxymethylcellulose a low > 50°C water to

carboxymethylcellulose a high or enzymatic

PVA-based copolymer a high > 60°C water to

acrylic copolymer a low > 80°C water to

acrylic copolymer a low > 80°C water to

modified starch n high enzymatic to degradation

modified starch a low > 90°C water to

polymer blend n low > 50°C water to

polymer blend a low > 80–95°C water to


polymer blend a high enzymatic to degradation

polymer blend n medium > 80–95°C water to


Sizing Ag


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Ionicity Adhesive power Yarn count (metric) 1 Also available as Arkofil

a = anionic = low = Nm 10–30n = nonionic = high = Nm 30–50

= Nm 50–80

= Nm 80–150

Products for filaments

Arkofil® PES gr

Arkofil® AF liq


polyester resin, solid a low > 80–95°C water PET flat yarnd.m.

acrylic copolymer a low > 80–95°C water dtex 50–167d.m.

Sizing additives

Trefix® 1210 fla

Trefix® MSW fla

Leomin® WG pa

Trefix® HP pa


high-molecular-weight n – – > 60°C water all fibresPEG

blend of natural fats and n – – fully washable all fibresemulsifier

fatty acid polyglycol n – – > 60°C water all fibresester

blend of synthetic wax n – – > 60°C water all fibreswith emulsifier


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0Many of their dyestuffs, pigments and chemicals are patented by Clariant in numerousindustrial countries. ® Product and service marks protected by Clariant AG or ClariantGmbH in many countries. * Product and service marks licensed by Clariant AG orClariant GmbH in many countries. + Product and service marks protected by themanufacturer. TM/SM Trade mark/service mark at introductory stage. The signs ®, *, +and TM/SM appear only at the first mention of the product/service.

The information and recommendations presented here were compiled with the utmostcare, but cannot be extended to cover every possible case. They are intended to serveas non-binding guidelines and be adapted to the prevailing conditions.

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